Michael Oke
London,Greenwich
Summary
Highly organised and technically adept operations professional with over 15 years of leadership experience in fast-paced, safety-critical, and customer-facing environments. Proven track record in managing live operational teams, responding to incidents under pressure, and leading within strict compliance frameworks. Adept at using digital systems for performance monitoring, team coordination, and real-time service delivery. Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Private Sites Fundraising
One Sixty Fundraising
London, UK
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Lead a team of fundraisers operating across high-footfall locations, including major transport hubs.
- Ensure full compliance with transport authority safety protocols and local site regulations.
- Monitor daily operations across multiple sites; respond to real-time issues including staffing gaps, technical challenges, and public engagement.
- Use digital systems to log attendance, assess performance metrics, and prepare reports for senior leadership.
- Coordinate emergency responses (e.g., medical, behavioural issues in public space), ensuring clear communication and safety.
- Manage staff onboarding, system usage training, mid-day resets, and compliance briefings.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Senior Philanthropy Manager
World Vision UK
Milton Keynes
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed a portfolio of 60–80 donors, delivering targeted engagement and high-impact communications.
- Produced data-driven reports, coordinated field visits, and oversaw complex stewardship plans.
Experiential Fundraising Manager
World Vision UK
London
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Oversaw multiple teams of up to 40 Acquisition Specialists delivering public-facing campaigns in high-pressure settings.
- Ensured SOP compliance, coached site managers, and introduced digital reporting tools.
- Coordinated responses to on-site incidents, public safety matters, and compliance issues.
Project Manager
Digital Bananas Technology
London, UK
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Led the development and delivery of a retail mobile app using Agile-Scrum and PRINCE2 methodologies.
- Created and managed a structured PMO environment to support project governance.
- Coordinated stakeholder input, prioritised project tasks, and managed change control.
- Conducted feasibility studies, wrote PIDs, and implemented planning and monitoring systems.
- Demonstrated high-level technical and problem-solving ability under tight timelines.
Education
BEng - Wood Products Engineering
University of Ibadan
01.1999 - 1 2003
PRINCE2 Foundation - undefined
Management Plaza
Life Purpose Coach Certification - undefined
Of-Course UK
Social Media Marketing Diploma - undefined
Shaw Academy
Coaching Foundation Certification - undefined
The Coaching Masters
Skills
- Incident Management & Crisis Response
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Technical Systems & Digital Tools Proficiency
- Real-Time Problem Solving & Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Communication & Coordination
- Training & Team Leadership
- Health & Safety Awareness in Regulated Environments
- Data Logging, Reporting & SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) Adherence
Websites
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Head of Private Sites Fundraising
One Sixty Fundraising
03.2025 - 06.2025
Senior Philanthropy Manager
World Vision UK
03.2023 - 02.2025
Experiential Fundraising Manager
World Vision UK
09.2014 - 03.2020
Project Manager
Digital Bananas Technology
03.2012 - 12.2012
BEng - Wood Products Engineering
University of Ibadan
01.1999 - 1 2003
PRINCE2 Foundation - undefined
Management Plaza
Life Purpose Coach Certification - undefined
Of-Course UK
Social Media Marketing Diploma - undefined
Shaw Academy
Coaching Foundation Certification - undefined
The Coaching Masters
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